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The pros: Trader Joe’s Sweet Corn, Burrata and Basil Ravioli is the newest addition to Trader Joe’s fresh pasta items. It’s very pretty to look at. The cheese and basil were nice.
The cons: Not much of a burrata taste and the corn is whole.
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The pros: Trader Joe’s Hardwood Charcoal Briquettes will give you a smoky flavor that a gas, propane or briquette can’t give you. These are briquettes and of equal size. They do burn for a long time.
The cons: Only comes in one size. Will take more skill to light than easy light varieties. These took longer to light and get them ready for cooking.
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The pros: Trader Joe’s Gluten Free Waffles are pretty close to regular waffles.
The cons: These also seem very sweet and don’t have much fiber in them.
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The pros: Trader Joe’s Cotton Candy Grapes are for kids and the kids at heart and can convince anyone that eating fruit is amazing.
The cons: These are both pricey, organic, seasonal, and can be difficult to find. These aren’t Trader Joe’s brand, but they do carry them. I’d hate to know how much Whole Paycheck Foods would charge for these.
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The pros: Trader Joe’s Ovoline Mozzarella is super fresh mozzarella that cuts easily and sits in enough salt water to add flavor.
The cons: Short shelf life, if you are going to only eat one cheese ball at a time then you’ll want to cut the other in half to ensure that it stays submerged in salt water.
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The pros: Trader Joe’s Reduced Guilt Stuffed Shells will make you feel good as the entire entree is 270 calories.
The cons: Only two shells came in my package so I’ll need a snack to actually feel full after eating this.
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The pros: Trader Joe’s Chocolate Lava Cakes are pretty darn good and are worth the calories. These rival what you might be tempted to order out.
The cons: Only two come in a package, and at nearly 400 calories each that might be a good thing.
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The pros: Trader Joe’s Simply Roast Chicken Breast is fresh, pre-sliced, well seasoned (almost to a fault).
The cons: Black pepper was overwhelming at some points. A bit pricey for a pound of roast chicken.
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